Alps on avalanche alert after record-breaking snowfall

Wintry conditions cause disruption in parts of Europe and heavy snow also falls on US There was significant snowfall across central and eastern parts of Europe last week, with record-breaking amounts of snow for January in some parts of the Alps. It has been reported that over 3.5 metres (11.5ft) fell in places. The hazardous wintry conditionsled to several fatalities and widespread disruption. M

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